backwashing

I have a 3" pipe, and I was wondering if just attaching the hose would be sufficient or is there something else I have to do? Also is it possible to convert it from 3" to 2" since I noticed those hoses are cheaper. Thank you

Several questiions ... Using the TFP method of chlorine only for west central Ohio, installed Sept 2021 17,500 gal pool vinyl above ground pool 18" Hayward sand filter runs 24/7. Not looking forward to opening the pool this 2025 due to so many fights with algae blooms in 2024. My trouble usually...

Hey all. I’m having a terrible pool year! This year I cannot get my filter to backwash. Put it on that setting and it just trickles out. Hoses are correct. The impeller is clean. Actually replaced the top part of the filter and still does the same thing. There is good pressure going into the...

I’ve been using a 6’ piece of vacuum hose for years. My neighbor planted Leyland cypress trees around the perimeter of his yard and I just figured out why 4 of them aren’t growing…duh. I’m going to need to do a u-turn to get the hose to the back of my yard (where I need to kill overgrowth...

Hey all, new to the forum here 👋 I recently bought a house with a pool and have been doing all maintenance myself, following the TFP method. It’s all going great! The only thing I can’t quite figure out, is how to backwash my sand filter. I’ve searched the forum and watched a bunch of videos...

Hi! Amateur pool owner here that spends lots of time learning from the pros at this site but I’m stumped! Last year, I replaced the sand filter and motor for our abover ground pool. We had a great season with no issues. I followed all the instructions for the winter closing. Upon opening the...

Good morning! We bought a house with a pool in Phoenix, AZ. We've been here for a month now and I've been able to keep the pool in check with liquid chlorine and muriatic acid while testing with a tf test kit that was recommended here. I've done a few backwashes, however, during my last...